Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: isopropyl myristate, paraffin.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Petrolatum~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumParaffin~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinIsopropyl myristate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateGlycerin~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitan sesquioleate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateLanolin alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Lanolin alcoholMagnesium sulfate~1.2–1.8%
Parfum~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnise alcohol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.4–0.95%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateDipropylene glycol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolBht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Lanolin alcohol, Magnesium sulfate, Parfum, Anise alcohol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Linalool, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Dipropylene glycol, Bht
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| Bootstraditional skin care skin creamYOUR PRODUCT | Cubid CBDRe:fresh Face Cream | No7Essential Moisture Night Cream | Cera di CupraBianca Face Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | $5.02 | $66.10+$61.08 | $11.83+$6.81 | $10.70+$5.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Dimethicone | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Boots - traditional skin care skin cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Boots - traditional skin care skin cream ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohol and paraffin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Boots" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 3.80£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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